The Cool Breeze

About the artwork

In “That Cool Breeze,” Los Angeles illustrator Carly Kuhn celebrates the power of female friendship—and the comfort, support, and liberation it can provide—with impactful, intentional simplicity.

This activation is all about female identity and reclaiming the ways in which women are portrayed in art. How did this theme inform/inspire your work?
The piece is called "That Cool Breeze" and it depicts two women undressing. In my mind, these women are enjoying a Sunday afternoon and perhaps about to take a dip in the water on a hot summer day. It is about the power of female friendship--celebrating the ability to be free and comfortable as women in our bodies when we're together--and also simply capturing a moment that is so pure and simple.

What tools/mediums did you use to create your work?
I used a simple office pen for this piece. My favorite pen that is in fact the tool I used when I unintentionally started this path as an artist.

How is this piece representative of your style—and what, if anything, sets it apart from your existing body of work?
It is minimalist-- perfectly imperfect--with emphasis on a strong line. It is also capturing a stolen moment and inviting people in. There may not be much on the page, but it is impactful in its simplicity.

What message do you hope people will take from it? Or from this activation in general?
I hope people enjoy the simplicity of this piece. I like to leave a lot of white space in my work, a space for people to breathe. We are constantly being bombarded by a million different images, messages, sounds, opinions etc. throughout our day. I hope my piece will provide a sense of relief, calm, lightness and glee. Additionally, as mentioned above- I wish for women to come away from this piece feeling free and empowered in their own skin. There is also a pureness and strength when women are together.

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Professional quality for your personal use! German crafted professional grade frames in black and white individually created for Absolut Art and chosen by the curators and artists to best fit the artworks.

The frames are magnetic so they are super easy to use - you can switch out your prints in a matter of minutes.

They are 6 millimeter aluminum frames with UV proof plexiglass so your artwork is beautifully and safely housed on your wall.

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About the artwork

In “That Cool Breeze,” Los Angeles illustrator Carly Kuhn celebrates the power of female friendship—and the comfort, support, and liberation it can provide—with impactful, intentional simplicity.

This activation is all about female identity and reclaiming the ways in which women are portrayed in art. How did this theme inform/inspire your work?
The piece is called "That Cool Breeze" and it depicts two women undressing. In my mind, these women are enjoying a Sunday afternoon and perhaps about to take a dip in the water on a hot summer day. It is about the power of female friendship--celebrating the ability to be free and comfortable as women in our bodies when we're together--and also simply capturing a moment that is so pure and simple.

What tools/mediums did you use to create your work?
I used a simple office pen for this piece. My favorite pen that is in fact the tool I used when I unintentionally started this path as an artist.

How is this piece representative of your style—and what, if anything, sets it apart from your existing body of work?
It is minimalist-- perfectly imperfect--with emphasis on a strong line. It is also capturing a stolen moment and inviting people in. There may not be much on the page, but it is impactful in its simplicity.

What message do you hope people will take from it? Or from this activation in general?
I hope people enjoy the simplicity of this piece. I like to leave a lot of white space in my work, a space for people to breathe. We are constantly being bombarded by a million different images, messages, sounds, opinions etc. throughout our day. I hope my piece will provide a sense of relief, calm, lightness and glee. Additionally, as mentioned above- I wish for women to come away from this piece feeling free and empowered in their own skin. There is also a pureness and strength when women are together.

About Carly Kuhn

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Carly brings a quirky edge to the fashion world

“The way I draw people isn't so perfect, which makes the images more
relatable.”

Carly Kuhn, aka The Cartorialist, is an artist whose work is sophisticated yet also whimsical and fun. This should come as no surprise, given Kuhn’s previous career in television comedy, which has influenced her unique and raw artistic style. Her work is often lighthearted and minimal, but the magic of Kuhn’s work lies in her ability to gracefully turn the subtle and ordinary into the alluring and evocative. Carly’s work encourages us to look differently at what’s around us and take notice. It’s a style and sensibility that marries the realness of New York (where she grew up) with the ease of California (where she lives now), an aesthetic that informs her life and everything she touches. Her limited edition prints for Absolut Art represent some of her favorite fashion inspired pieces along with a few others that embody a delightfully unexpected feeling she hopes will resonate in your own home.